Washington has ventured into Southern California to add some extra depth to their special teams.
Carlsbad kicker Tyler Prasuhn announced on social media Friday that he had committed to the Huskies, marking commitment No. 23 of the 2025 cycle for Washington. Prasuhn will join the team as a preferred walk-on to begin his career on Montlake, as is typical with many special teams players.
Prasuhn is ranked as the No. 7 kicker and No. 39 punter in the country by Chris Sailer Kicking. He chose the Huskies over an offer from Air Force and a preferred walk-on opportunity at San Diego State, per Sailer.
“Washington started talking to me a couple of months ago,” Prasuhn told Scott Eklund of Dawgman.com. “I’d known coach Paopao since he was at Arizona and I’ve formed a strong relationship with him and (special teams assistant) coach Mack (Bailey McElwain). I also really like coach Fisch and the program.”
His commitment means that the Huskies will only have a one-year gap between Carlsbad Lancers on the roster. Safety Asa Turner, an alumnus of Carlsbad High School, transferred to Florida this offseason to reunite with former Washington defensive backs coach Will Harris.
Prasuhn trains with former NFL kicker Nick Novak, who played ten seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, Washington Commanders, Arizona Cardinals, and Kansas City Chiefs. Novak has also worked with Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers for the last five offseasons, among other clients.
Washington should have starting kicker Grady Gross, placed on scholarship after a game-winning kick in the Apple Cup last season, on the roster for his senior year of eligibility in 2025. But Prasuhn could be next in line, perhaps taking the kickoff role that Gross took on as a freshman while Peyton Henry served as the Huskies’ primary kicker.
Prashun could also see some work as a punter since the Huskies also have a commitment from St. John Bosco kicker C.J. Wallace in the 2026 class.